as in improving
to make better
social legislation that must be given credit for ameliorating the lot of millions of deprived people
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Recent Examples of ameliorating
Skau warned that as attention turns towards ameliorating the security crisis, resources should not be taken away from addressing the surging humanitarian needs, which include more than 5 million people who do not have enough to eat.
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Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
Taking control of the narrative is the first step to ameliorating the damage.
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David Rivera,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
There are also significant time and cost constraints associated with ameliorating these challenges.
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Gary Skuse,
The Conversation,
28 Apr. 2026
Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols proposed a $105 million private trust, called Road to Repair, aimed at ameliorating the long-term damage of the massacre through scholarships, housing, and general reinvestment in Tulsa’s Greenwood district.
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Caleb Gayle,
The Atlantic,
28 Jan. 2026
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
Taking control of the narrative is the first step to ameliorating the damage.
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David Rivera,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
There are also significant time and cost constraints associated with ameliorating these challenges.
—
Gary Skuse,
The Conversation,
28 Apr. 2026
Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols proposed a $105 million private trust, called Road to Repair, aimed at ameliorating the long-term damage of the massacre through scholarships, housing, and general reinvestment in Tulsa’s Greenwood district.
—
Caleb Gayle,
The Atlantic,
28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ameliorating
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How airlines and airports can do better Maglione and Riccobono both said that training and implementing new technology can go a long way toward improving the flying experience for blind travelers.
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Crews successfully removed parts of the exterior wall, improving their ability to access interior fire areas and blast large volumes of water, the fire department said.
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The product was first developed by a French company Sederma, as a non-hormonal, bust-enhancing ingredient.
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Today’s glow-enhancing products are far more sophisticated than the streaky, orange self-tanners that once dominated bathroom counters and beach vacations.
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“Ameliorating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ameliorating. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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